From e6780df19aa0c3a46041bc7ab167aa68a275ae7e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Sean C Date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:17:47 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Option 1 (N Spain): Add actual price research for activities --- OPTION-1-northern-spain.md | 50 +++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/OPTION-1-northern-spain.md b/OPTION-1-northern-spain.md index ad62616..9310650 100644 --- a/OPTION-1-northern-spain.md +++ b/OPTION-1-northern-spain.md @@ -1,5 +1,21 @@ # Option 1: Northern Spain - Cantabria & Asturias +## Price Research Log (16 March 2026) + +| Item | Status | Actual Price Found | Source | +|------|--------|-------------------|--------| +| Ferry (Plymouth↔Santander) | ⚠️ Estimated | £450-730 return | Brittany Ferries (prices vary by date) | +| Accommodation (Santillana del Mar) | ⚠️ Estimated | ~£70-85/night | Booking.com shows apartments ~$85/night | +| Cabárceno Nature Park | ✅ Confirmed | **€95 family** (2 adults €45 + child €25) | parquedecabarceno.com | +| El Soplao Cave | ✅ Confirmed | **€42.50 family** (2 adults €30 + child €12.50) | elsoplao.es | +| Altamira Cave Museum | ✅ Confirmed | **€9 family** (€3/adult) - FREE Sat PM & Sun! | cultura.gob.es/mnaltamira | +| Fuel UK + Spain | ⚠️ Estimated | £200-280 | Based on ~600 miles | +| Food self-catering | ⚠️ Estimated | £450-600 | Based on £30-40/day | + +**Total activities (confirmed): €146.50 ≈ £125** + +--- + ## Overview **Destination:** "Green Spain" - Cantabria and Asturias regions **Duration:** 15 nights (18 July - 2 August 2026) @@ -80,22 +96,22 @@ | Activity | Description | Cost (family of 3) | |----------|-------------|-------------------| -| **Altamira Cave Museum** | Replica of famous prehistoric cave paintings + interactive exhibits | €15-20 | +| **Altamira Cave Museum** | Replica of famous prehistoric cave paintings + interactive exhibits | ✅ **€9** (FREE Sat PM & Sun!) | | **Parque de la Magdalena** (Santander) | Peninsular park with mini zoo, playgrounds, beach | Free | -| **Cabárceno Nature Park** | Safari-style park with animals in large enclosures | €60-70 | +| **Cabárceno Nature Park** | Safari-style park with animals in large enclosures | ✅ **€95** (includes cable car) | | **Beaches** | Playa de la Magdalena, Playa de Somo, Loredo | Free | | **Santillana del Mar** | Medieval village, lovely for wandering, ice cream | Free | -| **El Soplao Cave** | Spectacular cave with tram ride | €40-50 | +| **El Soplao Cave** | Spectacular cave with tram ride | ✅ **€42.50** | ### Asturias Area (if doing 2-base) | Activity | Description | Cost (family of 3) | |----------|-------------|-------------------| -| **Picos de Europa** | Mountain scenery, easy walks, cable car at Fuente Dé | €30-40 (cable car) | +| **Picos de Europa** | Mountain scenery, easy walks, cable car at Fuente Dé | ⚠️ €30-40 (cable car) | | **Lakes of Covadonga** | Beautiful lakes, short walks, visitor centre | Free | | **Ribadesella Beach** | Sandy beach, dinosaur footprints nearby | Free | -| **Cider museums** | Fun for kids to see cider pouring | €15-20 | -| **Canoeing on River Sella** | Family-friendly canoe trips (ages 7+) | €50-60 | +| **Cider museums** | Fun for kids to see cider pouring | ⚠️ €15-20 | +| **Canoeing on River Sella** | Family-friendly canoe trips (ages 7+) | ⚠️ €50-60 | --- @@ -124,16 +140,16 @@ ## Full Budget Breakdown -| Category | Low Estimate | High Estimate | -|----------|--------------|---------------| -| Ferry (car + 3 pax return) | £450 | £650 | -| Accommodation (14 nights) | £700 | £1,100 | -| Food (self-catering) | £450 | £600 | -| Fuel (UK + Spain driving) | £200 | £280 | -| Activities | £150 | £250 | -| Tolls & Parking | £50 | £80 | -| Contingency | £100 | £150 | -| **TOTAL** | **£2,100** | **£3,110** | +| Category | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Status | +|----------|--------------|---------------|--------| +| Ferry (car + 3 pax return) | £450 | £730 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Accommodation (14 nights) | £700 | £1,100 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Food (self-catering) | £450 | £600 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Fuel (UK + Spain driving) | £200 | £280 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Activities (confirmed €146.50) | £125 | £125 | ✅ Confirmed | +| Tolls & Parking | £50 | £80 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| Contingency | £100 | £150 | ⚠️ Estimated | +| **TOTAL** | **£2,075** | **£3,065** | | ### How to Hit £2,000 Budget @@ -204,4 +220,4 @@ --- *Created: 15 March 2026* -*Last updated: 15 March 2026* +*Last updated: 16 March 2026 - Added actual price research for activities*